A Look at Tobacco and Alcohol Portrayals in Film

Parents often wonder how much their children’s media consumption affects their behavior. The answer might not be what they want to hear. It turns out that media consumption plays a large part in shaping children’s actions and behaviors.

Several studies performed in Germany and the United States have indicated that television programs and films show significant amounts of substance abuse, and that those portrayals have a direct influence on children and adolescents.